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Brewers Hidden Gem From Red Sox Trade Gains Ground in Roster Battle

How many members of their eventual opening day roster did the Milwaukee Brewers acquire in a single trade with the Boston Red Sox? Infielder David Hamilton seems a safe bet to make the team as a bench infielder.

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Milwaukee Brewers 2026 Top Prospects, No. 5: Brandon Sproat

#5 Brandon Sproat (Syracuse Mets, New York Mets) Brandon Sproat joined the Brewers organization in January as part of the Freddy Peralta trade with the Mets.

Jesus Made News / Stadium Rant / March 4

Made Turning Heads In ’26 Spring Training

When asking most typical 18-year-olds what their plans are for spring break, the word “serious” does not typically surface. Jesus Made is not your typical teenager, and he is making a “serious” run to play in the big leagues sooner rather than later.

MLB News / Brew Crew Ball / March 4

Brewers unable to muster up enough offense in 4-1 loss to Cubs

Despite a vintage performance from Christian Yelich, who reached base three times in his spring debut, Milwaukee fell to the Chicago Cubs 4-1. Chicago jumped out to a early 2-0 lead and never looked back.

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The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the starting pitchers to lead the American League in wins since the 2000 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

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The 'MLB All-Star Game starting pitchers' quiz

Sal Frelick News / Brewer Fanatic / March 4

'You Shouldn't Be Fresh in September,' and More Wisdom from Brewers Outfielder Sal Frelick

The 2025 Brewers entered September in an unusual place: the lap of luxury. Having won 14 straight games (and 29 of 33) to race far ahead in the NL Central by mid-August, they were in position to coast to a division title.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Brice Turang News / WI Sports Heroics / March 4

Milwaukee Brewers: Brice Turang gets nod on ESPN’s top 100 MLB player list

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang was a pleasant offensive surprise for the team in 2025. Known for his speed and amazing defense, many assumed that Turang was destined to be a solid role player on the Brewers roster.

Pat Murphy News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / March 4

Why Pat Murphy Put Brewers on Blast After Great Britain Matchup

Pat Murphy expects a certain standard from the Milwaukee Brewers, whether it's the World Series or a March 3 exhibition game against Team Great Britain.

Jackson Chourio News / WI Sports Heroics / March 4

Milwaukee Brewers: Jackson Chourio gets flattering ranking on MLB top 100 lost

The Milwaukee Brewers have a player in Jackson Chourio that could end up being one of Major League Baseball’s brightest stars. By the time the 2026 regular season starts, Chourio will have turned just 22 years old.

William Contreras News / WI Sports Heroics / March 4

Milwaukee Brewers: William Contreras gets high ranking and bold prediction on ESPN top 100 list

Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras had a down year in 2025. This was, of course, due to the fact that he had a fractured finger on his left hand, which affected his swing.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / March 4

Insider Hints Brewers Struck Gold, Landed Breakout Star in 2024 Draft

The Milwaukee Brewers were one of the best teams in the league last season, but they swung a slew of trades to turn the team in a different direction. They opted to cut ties with Isaac Collins, Caleb Durbin, and Freddy Peralta in a trio of big moves this offseason.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Just Baseball / March 4

The 2026 Brewers Are a Team of X-factors

The Milwaukee Brewers tend to be one of the more fascinating, and challenging, teams to predict each offseason. They’re seemingly immune to roster turnover; despite losing key roster members in recent offseasons, they’re managed to increase their win total in each of the last three seasons.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Kyle Harrison News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / March 4

Brewers' Kyle Harrison Turning Heads With Transformation After Red Sox Trade

The Milwaukee Brewers' pitching magic works in mysterious ways. Kyle Harrison, who the Brewers acquired as the headliner of the February trade that sent Caleb Durbin to the Boston Red Sox, was once a big-time pitching prospect.

Jake Bauers News / Brewer Fanatic / March 4

To Lock in What He Found Last Summer, Jake Bauers Changed Up His Training Regimen This Winter

After a rough 2024 season, Jake Bauers was non-tendered by the Brewers, and limped back into camp last year as a non-roster invitee. He earned a place with the team, though, and went on to have a strong season—especially down the stretch.

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MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / March 4

MLB Mock Trade: Brewers Land Star 3B From Astros for 2 Big Leaguers

The Milwaukee Brewers opted to trade star third baseman Caleb Durbin, alongside two other infielders, to the Boston Red Sox this offseason, opening a massive roster hole at third base.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / March 4

Brewers President Hints Milwaukee Landed Two Stars in Freddy Peralta Trade

The Milwaukee Brewers had to love what they saw in Brandon Sproat and Jett Williams. Almost without room for debate, the Brewers traded away the best player to be shipped out in a deal across Major League Baseball all winter in starting pitcher Freddy Peralta.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brew Crew Ball / March 4

The projections don’t like the Brewers; is there anything to it?

Last week, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s JR Radcliffe caught up with Baseball Prospectus’ Jonathan Judge to discuss the recent PECOTA projections. Those

Logan Henderson News / Brewer Fanatic / March 4

Milwaukee Brewers 2026 Top Prospects, No. 6: Logan Henderson

#6 Logan Henderson (Nashville Sounds, Milwaukee Brewers) Henderson impressed in his limited major-league opportunities with a 1.78 ERA and 33 strikeouts in his first five starts, spanning 25 ⅓ innings.

Pat Murphy News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 3

Pat Murphy slams Brewers after embarrassing loss to Great Britain

The Milwaukee Brewers played against Team Great Britain on Tuesday, as Great Britain prepares for the World Baseball Classic, resulting in a 7-3 loss for Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Stadium Rant / March 3

Which Brewers Are Playing In The 2026 WBC?

Every four years, the baseball world comes together for its version of the Olympic Games, and they call it the World Baseball Classic. Twenty nations from around the globe kick off a two-week competition for baseball supremacy on Wednesday that culminates with the championship game on March 17 in Miami.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Just Baseball / February 27

Top Notes From the Brewers’ ZiPS Projections for 2026

Led by two-time NL Manager of the Year Pat Murphy, the Milwaukee Brewers have a tendency to outperform projection models. It seems like year in and year out, despite what the preseason numbers might predict, the Brew Crew find a way to surpass expectations.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Athlon Sports / February 25

Brewers Facing Christian Yelich Dilemma Ahead of 2026 MLB Season

The Milwaukee Brewers are looking to compete once again in 2026 following a strong '25 campaign. Christian Yelich continues to play a significant role from an offensive standpoint -- which is something that won't change this year in the regular season.

Jacob Misiorowski News / Larry Brown Sports / February 24